Nurse 3-Wheeling-Ohio Health Department-Ohio Co.
State of West Virginia
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Nurse 2-Wheeling-Ohio Health Department-Ohio Co.
State of West Virginia
HD35-Wheeling-Ohio Health Department
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$41,194 - $71,789
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 15, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a registered nurse who provides hands-on care to patients in settings like clinics, hospitals, or homes, helping people with common health issues through preventive and supportive services.
It involves working independently or leading small teams, with possible shift work and travel in a public health department.
A good fit would be someone with nursing experience who enjoys direct patient interaction and team collaboration in community health.
Key Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing from an accredited program plus one year of paid experience as a registered nurse
- OR Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university
- Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse
- Ability to work under general supervision in structured health care settings
- Experience providing direct patient care for common health problems
- Capability to perform preventive, habilitative, or rehabilitative nursing interventions
- Willingness to work shifts and travel as required
Full Job Description
This position works under general supervision, performs professional work at the full-performance level providing direct patient care to individuals within structured health care settings, usually within acute, intermediate and long-term care facilities public health clinics, or home health care agencies. Patients are individuals with fairly common and varied health problems who need information or support to regain and maintain health. Work requires preventive, habilitative or rehabilitative interventions. Nursing interventions may be adapted from established nursing practices with predictable outcomes. Works independently with other health professionals; may serve as leader of a nursing team of licensed and unlicensed personnel. May serve as a charge nurse at a less diverse local health department or with shift responsibility for a single nursing unit. Shift work may be required. Travel may be required. Performs related work as required.ALTERNATE TO LHD26107
OHIO COUNTY
1 VACANCY
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Qualifications
Training: Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program; plus one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse.OR
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited four year college year or university.
Special Requirement: Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
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